Print Room Operative/signmaker
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company description
We are a Sign manufacturing factory based in the heart of Liverpool. We proudly design, manufacture and install a wide range of bespoke Sign products and due to our continued growth, we need to expand our printing department.
We pride ourselves on being able to adapt to our customer’s requirements, often turning around jobs in a couple of days when required. Over the past 30 years we have built up a good portfolio of a repeat Customer base, delivering quality bespoke signs to high specifications.
Job description
This new ‘Print room operative’ vacancy has been created to help with the ongoing demand for high specification Signage in all Business sectors. The candidate will ideally have experience of working in the sign trade and history of working with the relevant materials, machinery and software (see below for specifics)
Key Tasks
- Liaising with other members of staff.
- Creating artwork.
- Managing production of signage (in house and outsourced)
- Ensuring customer deadlines are met.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- To provide a quality service for our customers on time, every time.
- Working on different projects simultaneously.
- Preparing substrates for production; this may include, measuring, cutting and cleaning.
Main Duties
- Working with clients face to face, over email and telephone to ensure that their design and signage needs are met
- Using a variety of software in different projects
- Working with a variety of signage products; from vinyl graphics, UV printing, fascia’s and vehicle graphics
- Assisting with fitting of signage
- Application and removal of graphics on various surfaces
Skills, experience & qualifications
- Experience of using the following machines and software:
o Mimaki
o Roland
o Graphtec
o Illustrator
o Flexisign
- Sign fitting experience desirable but not essential.
- CSCS card desirable but not essential.
- Full UK Driving License.
Attributes/ Characteristics:
- Self-starter with the willingness to use initiative.
- Be able to integrate in a well-established team.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent planning and organisation skills.
- Willingness to train on new software and machines.
- A Flexible and Positive can-do attitude
- The ability to work under pressure
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
Experience:
- Signmaking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Print Room Operative/signmaker roles across Lewis Howes Signs & Engraving Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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